QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick
Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draftโs first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins even as Cousinsโ agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot.
TELL US: Does the Jags hiring of Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen restore your faith in the team next season?
The Jaguars are filling their defensive coordinator position with Atlantaโs Ryan Nielsen, leaning on an up-and-coming coach to revitalize a defense that imploded down the stretch as Jacksonville missed the playoffs.
Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25
Baker Mayfield threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 31 seconds remaining, capping a wild fourth quarter that pushed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a tie for first place with a 29-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Four cents: โToy Storyโ theme was fun; Josh Allen on a mission
Two straight losses to end September, but a win to start October. Maybe that can help the Jaguars get rid of some old ghosts as they try and get their season back on track. Here is News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr's Four cents from the win.
Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the Falcons
Kenny Pickett led two touchdown drives and showed he and the Pittsburgh starters are ready for real games as the Steelers overpowered the Atlanta Falconsโ backups 24-0 in the final preseason game for both teams.
From Sanders to Sauce, NFL draft fashion evolves over time
Deion Sanders became the NFL draftโs first fashion icon by accessorizing a black and white track suit with loads of sparkling gold jewelry when he took the call from the Atlanta Falcons before they selected him fifth overall in the 1989 draft.
โI paid the priceโ: Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley writes about break from NFL, details struggles with depression
In a powerful essay on The Players Tribune, new Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley opened up on his struggles with depression and anxiety and what caused him to physically and mentally break down before his season-long suspension.
Jaguars respond to trade for wide receiver Calvin Ridley
Doug Pederson believes the Jaguars' trade for suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley will make the team better. Eventually. Pederson said that he won't know for sure until the league clears the former Falcons' first-round pick to return to play.
AP source: Brady fined $11K for attempted kick of Jarrett
Tom Brady was fined by the NFL on Friday for trying to kick Atlantaโs Grady Jarrett following the play in which the Falcons defensive tackle was flagged for a disputed roughing-the-passer penalty, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
AP Source: Brady could be fined for apparent kick of Jarrett
The NFL has looked at Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrettโs disputed roughing-the-passer penalty on Tom Brady to determine whether Brady attempted to kick Jarrett and if that warrants a fine, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Can the Jaguarsโ passing game take the next step?
With the conclusion of Thursday's combined training camp practice with the Atlanta Falcons, the Jaguars starters won't see action against an opposing team for 17 more days. Can the offense show more in the regular season than it has during the preseason?
Jaguarsโ offense shines in 1st combined practice with Falcons
Since Doug Pederson announced that the Jaguars starters won't play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons, Wednesday and Thursday's combined practices offer the best chance for Trevor Lawrence and company to work against someone other than their own teammates before the season opens on Sept. 11 against the Washington Commanders.
Bills clinch playoff berth, eliminate Falcons with 29-15 win
Devin Singletary scored two touchdowns rushing in the second half to make up for Josh Allenโs sloppiness and the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills rallied to clinch their third consecutive playoff berth with a 29-15 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Christmas wish list: 12 things the Jaguars need to turn a bah humbug season around
We decided to turn to the News4JAX sports department โ Cole Pepper, Frank Frangie, Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney โ with a โ12 Days of Christmasโ theme on the 12 things the Jaguars need to turn this team around.